499: Are Oysters The Ultimate Superfood? with Stephen Kavanagh

Wise Traditions

Weston A. Price Foundation

Wellness, Health & Fitness, Alternative Health, Nutrition, Diet, Health

4.7 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 4 November 2024

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

Oysters are a nutrient-rich powerhouse for the body--excellent for cognitive function, the immune system and even boosting mood. Why does liver get all the hype and press?! Stephen Kavanagh of Marine Health Foods, a marine biologist with over 30 years of experience explains why we can look to oysters for TONS of good stuff like zinc, protein, selenium, and more and what these can do for us.

Stephen also expands on how unique oysters are, how good they are for the ocean, and what we can do to avoid overfishing them.

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Key Takeaways:

Discussion on Mineral Deficiency and Obesity in Ireland
Significance of Oysters as a Superfood
Historical Consumption and Nutritional Value of Oysters
Oyster Overfishing and Restoration Efforts
Nutritional Content and Health Benefits of Oysters
Impact of Modern Agriculture on Soil Depletion
Environmental Importance of Oysters and Aquaculture
Importance of Zinc Supplementation and Absorption
Eye Health Considerations and Benefits of Oystermax Supplements

Episode Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

04:23 - Importance of Natural Nutrient Synergy for Well-Being

07:17 - Selenium Deficiency Linked to Intense Agricultural Methods

11:17 - Hindered by Processed Diets: Appreciating Nutrient-Rich Oysters

14:43 - Sustainable Oyster Fishery Model in Ireland's Final Stand

22:19 - Discover Discounts on Tallow Skincare and New Biology Practices

23:23 - Personalized Wellness Services at Holistic Health Clinic

27:49 - Plant Analogies to Anatomy, Beneficial Nutrients like Walnuts

30:49 - Vegans Recommended Oysters for Zinc and B12 Benefits

33:30 - Enhanced Zinc Absorption with Oyster Extract Aid

38:15 - Embrace Transformation from Irritation to Beauty, a Lesson from Oysters

40:16 - Delve into Health Resources Offered by Weston A. Price Foundation

40:50 - Outro

Quote of the Episode:

"People linked walnuts to brain health due to their appearance. Now, we recognize their richness in omega 3s actually supports brain function." — Stephen Kavanagh

"Oyster consumption or oyster extract proved effective in absorbing zinc, resolving the deficiency."— Stephen Kavanagh

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0:00.0	from the Weston A. Price Foundation, welcome to the Wise Traditions podcast for
0:10.3	wise traditions in food, farming, and the healing arts. We are your source for scientific knowledge
0:15.8	and traditional wisdom to help you achieve optimal health.
0:27.8	And now here is our host and producer Hilda Labrata Gore.
0:30.7	Hey, Hilda here.
0:32.9	Move over Liver.
0:38.3	There is a new, actually ancient, superfood on the scene. It is the oyster.
0:40.3	This is episode 499 and our guest today is Stephen Kavanaugh.
0:45.3	Stephen is a marine biologist with over 30 years of experience and the founder of marine health foods in Ireland.
0:52.3	Today, Stephen shares with us the best that oysters have to offer, including selenium, copper,
1:00.0	zinc, protein, and more.
1:02.0	And he tells us what that goodness does for our bodies.
1:06.0	He also addresses oysters unique properties, such as their ability to naturally filter ocean water.
1:14.7	And he goes over how we can avoid overfishing them and projects that he has in the works to restore them.
1:21.9	Before we get into the conversation, I want to invite you to subscribe to the Wise Traditions podcast on any podcast platform.
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1:46.1	This is Holistic Hilda and you're listening to Wise Traditions. Welcome to Wise Tradition, Stephen. Thank you for having me, Hildup.
1:51.2	You have said the most outrageous statement that oysters have possibly saved humanity. What do you
1:57.4	mean by that? Okay. So oysters are a very important source of nutrition for human beings and it goes way, way back.
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